ORLA continues to work on behalf of Oregon's hospitality industry to provide advocacy, information and resources to help mitigate the negative impacts of the coronavirus (COVID-19). With the fluid nature of this situation, ORLA encourages hospitality industry members to stay informed by subscribing to emails and following the CEO Blog. To receive push notifications with updates including actions you can take to assist us in representing your interests, text “ORLA” to 52886.
Latest ORLA Updates:
Nov. 6, 2020 - Governor Brown's announcement has us deeply concerned. It was announced there will be a new 2-week restriction on restaurants effective Wednesday, November 11 in the following counties: Jackson, Umatilla, Malheur, Marion, and Multnomah Counties. Read ORLA's CEO blog and the press release in response
Sept. 22, 2020 - ORLA provided testimony featuring the latest economic impact data from Oregon’s hospitality industry. Testimony focused on the importance of a second round of Paycheck Protection Program funding from the federal government while also working with state leaders to safely get to Phase Two reopening status for Oregon’s remaining 5 counties still in Phase One.
Sept. 10, 2020 - ORLA is hosting Elected Leader Listening Sessions for members to talk with lawmakers to help them better understand the challenges facing Oregon’s vast collection of restaurant and lodging operations during COVID-19. Our collective voice will prove important in doing whatever we can to keep Oregon’s hospitality industry on the radar with the time and attention it deserves in public forums.
LATEST ANNOUNCEMENTS & EMERGENCY ORDERS
[11.17.20 - State of Oregon] - Governor Kate Brown announces $55 million in financial assistance to support Oregon businesses
[11.17.20 - State of Oregon] - Governor Kate Brown issues Executive Order on the temporary freeze to stop the rapid spread of COVID-19
[11.6.20 - State of Oregon] - Governor Kate Brown announces two-week pause that reduces maximum restaurant capacity to 50 people indoors and groups no larger than 6 people to help stop spread of virus in selected counties. (ORLA response)
[10.27.20 - State of Oregon] - Governor Brown extended her declaration of a state of emergency regarding COVID-19 for an additional 60 days, until January 2, 2021.
[10.19.20 - State of Oregon] - Effective 10/19: Oregon Health Authority now requires employers to provide masks, face coverings or face shields for employees and recommends wearing a face covering/mask instead of a face shield (except in limited situations).
RESOURCES & INFORMATION
Resources for Outdoor Dining (New) The Oregon State Fire Marshal's office is working to provide user-friendly handouts to help as businesses move into the fall and winter months. The following are some resources for providing safe outdoor spaces.
